Summary
A new survey by the word-game platform Word Finder shows that regional accents in the U.S. are fading. Americans report using local dialects, like those from the South and Appalachia, less frequently. The survey results suggest that migration and social perceptions might cause people to soften local speech features.
Key Facts
- Word Finder conducted a survey to track changes in American regional dialects.
- The study found that accents like Appalachian, Southern, and Louisiana are used less often.
- Dialects with lighter signatures, like Inland Northern and Pacific Northwestern, seem to be more resilient.
- The survey included 3,042 U.S. adults and was conducted in February.
- Respondents noted hearing regional words and phrases less frequently in everyday conversation.
- The survey was balanced by age, gender, and geographic region.
- Changes in dialects may be influenced by migration and interactions with non-locals.
